What causes spider veins?
What causes spider veins?
Spider veins are usually caused by venous insufficiency; they are a symptom of veins deeper down in the leg or in the body backing up with blood. In this video, cardiothoracic surgeon David Greuner, MD, explains exactly how spider veins develop.
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